Signs You Should Go Ahead And Take Him Back - Page 9

A breakup may feel like the necessary end to a relationship, but when the dust has settled and you feel like you’re having a change of heart, what do you do?

Some love stories deserve to come to an end, but backsliding isn’t always a bad idea. If you’re thinking about going back for the following reasons, it could be a sign that this breakup was just the end of a chapter, not the whole tale.

But no one deserves unlimited chances to do better. If you keep encountering the same problems over and over again, it might be time to take that broken record off of the player.

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You Broke up to Maintain Your Image

It’s happened to everyone. You were mad in the moment and badmouthed him to anyone who would listen. Now that everyone is glad that you broke up, you’ve changed your mind. But we’ve all been there, and the awkwardness of explaining your change of heart shouldn’t keep you from happiness.

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You Can Write a List of the Ways He’s Changed

It’s how you keep track and know he’s not just saying it will be different this time.

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You Had a Knee-Jerk Reaction

For some of us, “goodbye” is the first line of defense. If you jumped the gun too quickly, don’t let pride keep you from going back to a good thing. If you feel that it’s the right move to make.

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He Hasn’t Proven That the Problem Can’t Be Fixed

We all make mistakes and most of us deserve a chance to try to turn things around. But again, not too many chances.

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You Trust His Word That He Will Do Better

Despite his flaws, he’s someone you feel comfortable putting your faith in when he says things will be different.

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You’ve Had Time to Grieve…

And you’re still in love. The real thing isn’t always perfect. If you thought you’d be over it by now but something is calling you back, it might be time to give this love a second chance. You might regret it if you don’t.

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You Listened to Bad Advice

And now you feel like you’ve been led astray. Even good friends can lead you in a direction you don’t really want to go in. Never be afraid to sidestep their advice and opinions.

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He Is Persistent

There’s no denying that he messed up, but if he’s putting his entire life on pause to get you back, that says a lot. If you’re still open to it, it can’t hurt to give him a trial period to prove himself.

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This One Was Your Bad…

Now that you’ve had time to think about it, you’ve figured out where things went gone wrong. It takes a big woman to apologize, but if he’s the right one for you, it’s what you have to do.

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You Don’t Want to Start Over

Every relationship has its ups and downs. And sometimes it takes a breakup (and some less than stellar dates) to realize that the person you want to ride life’s emotional roller coaster with is the one you thought you could do without.

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He’s Agreed to Go to Counseling

Not everything that’s broken has to be thrown away. If he’s willing to put in work, it might pay to see if this struggle makes you stronger than ever.

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You Can Forgive Him

Think long and hard beforehand. If you would be fine never bringing up the issue again, that can be a green light. But if you know his past behavior is something you probably would hold against him down the line, it might be time to move on (even if the love isn’t gone).

It’s Not About Missing Being in a Relationship

It’s natural to not want to be single, but that’s not a good reason to go back. But if it’s him that you feel is irreplaceable, you might owe it to yourself to try once more.